200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Chillasana Yoga Shala

Playa Sámara, Costa Rica
Offered by Amāya Yoga Institute

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Step into a transformative journey designed to awaken your deepest potential—on and off the mat. This immersive 21-day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training takes place at our beautiful Chillasana Yoga Shala, just steps from the ocean in the heart of Playa Sámara, Costa Rica.

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Move between the serene indoor sanctuary of our private shala and the soft sands of the beach as your classroom.  Practice under the palms, study with the rhythm of the waves, and reconnect to nature’s pace as you grow your confidence, knowledge, and presence as a yoga teacher.

This training is rooted in tradition and designed for the modern practitioner.  You’ll explore yoga’s rich philosophical roots, refine your physical practice, learn intelligent sequencing, deepen your understanding of functional anatomy, and step into your voice as a teacher and leader.

 

What’s Included:

• 200-Hour Yoga Alliance–Approved Certification

• Daily training, workshops, and practices (asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology)

• Intimate group size for personal guidance and deep connection

• Use of Chillasana Yoga Shala and guided beach practices

• Optional mentorship and community support after the training

 

Additional Offerings:

This is a tuition-only training, allowing you the freedom to choose your own accommodations and meals.

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We provide a curated list of recommended lodging options in Playa Sámara, ranging from budget-friendly to boutique. An optional meal plan featuring nourishing, local cuisine is also available for those who want a more seamless experience.

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A Training That Meets You Where You Are

Whether you're ready to teach or seeking personal growth, this training is a sacred invitation to live with intention, purpose, and embodied wisdom.

Come rise with us in paradise.

 

amayayogainstitute@gmail.com
chillasanayogasurf.com
Limited Spaces Available

 

 

What You’ll Learn

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Our training provides a comprehensive foundation in Hatha & Vinyasa yoga, integrating traditional wisdom with a functional, embodied approach to movement and teaching.  You will explore:

 

Arrive & Ground | Foundations of Practice
Establish presence, connection, and a safe container for learning and self-inquiry.

 

Roots & Purpose | Yoga’s Origins
Uncover the deeper intention of yoga and how it relates to your own path.

 

Sacred Teachings | Philosophy & History
Trace yoga’s evolution through ancient texts and timeless philosophies.

 

Inner Currents | Subtle Body Systems

Explore prāna, chakras, nadis, and the energetic body’s role in transformation.

 

Embodied Intelligence | Functional Anatomy & Movement
Understand how the body moves through a modern, adaptable lens rooted in alignment and integrity.

 

Holding Space | The Art of Teaching
Learn to guide with clarity, confidence, and presence. Develop your voice, cueing skills, and class structure.

 

Shapes & Sequences | Asana in Practice
Build intelligent, accessible sequences and understand the architecture of āsana.

 

Rhythm of Breath | Prānāyāma & Vital Energy
Use the breath as a bridge between body, mind, and spirit.

 

Sacred Silence | Meditation, Mantra & Devotion
Awaken inner stillness and explore the heart of yogic spirituality.

 

Creative Flow | Class Crafting & Theming
Weave together movement, intention, and experience in powerful ways.

 

Integrity & Impact | The Business of Yoga
Step into your role as a teacher with authenticity, ethics, and sustainability.

 

 

Program Breakdown​

• 90 Hours – Āsana, Prāṇāyāma & Meditation

• 30 Hours – Functional Anatomy & Movement Science

• 30 Hours – Yoga Philosophy & History

• 50 Hours – Teaching Methodology & Leadership

• 2 Months Post-Training Mentorship – Continued support via WhatsApp group for integration, connection, and Q&A

 

A Training Rooted in Purpose

At Amāya Yoga Institute, we believe that yoga is not only a practice - it is a way of living with intention, courage, and compassion.  Our mission is to empower students and teachers to embody the wisdom of yoga both on and off the mat.  Through heart-centered education grounded in tradition, personal transformation, and modern understanding of the body, we nurture a community rooted in self-inquiry, freedom, and authenticity.

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This is more than a certification.  It is a call to rise, lead, and live your yoga - fully, consciously, and from the heart.